EPA v. 12, 14 & 24 SOUTH HUNT ROAD (ONYX CORP)

Case summary

On November 5, 2024, EPA entered into an expedited settlement agreement (Agreement) with Onyx Corporation, addressing alleged violations of the General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities (CGP) at a residential development located in Amesbury, Massachusetts. An EPA inspection at 24 South Hunt Road in Amesbury, Massachusetts revealed that the Permittee had failed to post a sign indicating CGP coverage and failed to maintain erosion controls. Pursuant to the Agreement, Onyx Corporation will pay a $1,500 penalty. While EPA implements the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program in Massachusetts, the case team consulted with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Onyx CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 12, 14 & 24 SOUTH HUNT ROAD

  12, 14 & 24 SOUTH HUNT ROAD, AMESBURY, MA, 01913

  Registry ID: 110071510440

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 12, 14 & 24 SOUTH HUNT ROAD (ONYX CORP)entered 2024-11-05

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-11-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-11-05Final Order Issued
• 2024-11-06Enforcement Action Data Entered